Rotary vs Foil Razor - Which should you buy?
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- Опубліковано 21 тра 2018
- Panasonic Foil Shaver vs Norelco Rotary Razor. Comparing and contrasting the difference between the two technologies. I also must note that my skin is extremely sensitive.
Thanks for watching my first Video. :)
Razors mentioned:
Panasonic ES8103S (3 blade) amzn.to/3nNVp6C (Out of Stock)
Panasonic Alternative Models
Panasonic ES-LV65-S (5 blade) amzn.to/42ZZ6HG
Panasonic ES-LL41-K (3 blade) amzn.to/3W7FJud
Norelco (similar to my model with adjustable sensitivity adjustment)
SP9820/87 amzn.to/3nIhhQR
Norelco (alternate) S5588/81 amzn.to/3zlf4Nu
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(both these Norelco models are able to be disassembled and cleaned)
Key Takeaways from video:
Don't waste your money on self cleaning shavers.
Braun shavers are very hard to manually clean and should be avoided along with certain Norelco models.
The choice between Foil and Rotary is what you want from your shave. Rotary IMO is going to be a closer shave, but might cause more irritation. Whereas foil might not be quite as close, but will provide a lot less irritation. Both work good and are wonderful options if you have sensitive skin, skin that is prone to ingrown hairs, or just want to save from having to constantly purchase a new blade.
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I think this video is the gold standard of how a product comparison should be done.
@Moon Rise foil
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I think I loved you before I met you
Great review!!
I like how he started the video with the intense stare but quickly became comgortable & honest about the razors
*You, sir, look like a 16th century painting.*
It's so weird but true
lol
😂😂😂
It’s the eyes...
im screaming bc this is too accurate but doesnt make any sense 😂
I'm high af watching this and very intrigued, thanks man
I'm baked af too, and this is overly interesting right now 😅
it seems like he is too
Bro same
Jesus Christ, how did I end up here in the same manner? Guess I'm not mixing strains anymore..
Lmaoooooo
I've been using the 8000 series Norelco which looks similar to the Norelco you demonstrated. But the 8000 comes apart for cleaning. It has a separate unit to attach and use for sideburn trimming. The secret to preventing shaving irritation is to use a good wet/dry electric razor and shaving gel like Edge for sensitive skin. It gets closer too. My wife thinks the results are as good as a safety razor. I've been using different kinds of electric razors for 40 years.
Great video mate very accurate and descriptive.
You were highly in depth and that helped me make a confident decision so thanks.
Great job on the review. I Purchased this exact Panasonic foil shaver after watching this review. It is my first foil shaver, and i absolutely love it. Shaves well, love the battery indicator, easy to clean, feels great in the hand, and if you don't like the pivoting head you can lock it. He is correct when he says it doesn't pull the hair as much as the rotary. Great purchase!!
I’ve never liked rotary razors. So much I never bothered trying a foil. But I finally bought a cheap foil razor at the dollar store for 10 bucks and I’m pleasantly surprised!! If a 10 dollar one works that good then I’ve been missing out for a long time and should have bought a quality foil one years ago
This is the 5th video on electronic razors i've seen and by far the most useful. You give practical advise in your comparisons. Thank you. I've been using rotary for about 35 years but am about to go to the Panasonic.
35 YEARS?? damn... It really took you 35 years to finally try something new huh...
Panasonic cheaper and much more balanced! Cheers!
@@pininja4981 LOL
dont you like rotary anymore ?
A very logical video with the time wasting sections cut out. Thank you. A great summary of important features that are rarely reviewed. Great job.
This was so helpful! The panasonic seems to fit my needs better. Thanks for the tip at the end to not wash the face before shaving; that makes a lot of sense!
I own a foil and a rotary shaver. The rotary is quieter. The stubble stays in the razor and doesn't fall on you and your sink, table, etc. But the foil gives you a closer shave. I shave my head and it is very apparent on that skin & bone dome. I use a Braun foil and a Norelco rotary. For me, it is like night and day. The foil shaver gives me a closer shave.
Yes, the foil gives you a closer shaving, but the problem lies in the neck hairs. Better using the rotary to finish there.
Thanks Justin.
@@josepmariaaguascaribot9239 yes for best result just combine it
@@josepmariaaguascaribot9239 dang that sucks... so you need to get two shavers?
@@SynnJynn : I think that is the best option.
I have been using electric razors for 30+ years. This is Hands down the best review I have seen. Thank you!
Finally, someone doing a practical revew. Brilliant, thank you.
You look way too you to have been shaving for 22 years! This video was really helpful. In all the reviews I've read, there was no discussion of the ability to properly clean the blades. Great demo. Also good tip on NOT washing prior to shaving.
Think I will go for foil type since I plan on shaving every morning. I want the least amount of stubble visible, but don't want those red bumps from the rotary.
Awesome review and comparison! Im a lady looking to buy an electric razor for my hubby as a gift (he’s never had one!) so this helps a lot. I was actually about to buy the Norelco rotary for 279 bucks and this stopped me on my tracks.. I just heard similar commentary as yours on it on another video. The foil shaver seems perfect for my guy, thank you!
I grew up on Braun 5, 7, & now 9 series. Awesome for close smooth. Ya, the rotary types pull if sensitive like mine is. Great video. We just fun to watch (:
This dude deserves way more views, know how to do reviews and great points when buying shavers!
Wow. Thank you so much for making this video. I have same problem too when I tried rotary razor and it pulled so I stopped using any electronic razor.
Now looks like I still have another choice.
Good video especially about what not to buy, which had seen it 25 years ago though Braun shavers can last a lot longer than they say if you take them apart once a month and clean all the moving parts with a brush, but your Panasonic foil design is much better for the reasons that you state. That rotort one is a lot easier to clean than the one I had in the 80's too though it wasn't bad.
Thanks, this was quite helpful review while choosing the right shaver.
I'm historically a blade shaver although I've bought a number of electrics over the years. With the pandemic and working from home, I haven't felt like using a blade so I got out my Braun foil and Norelco rotary. I'm liking the Norelco better.
Excellent review, Mr. Vaun.
This is a helpful video. I have similar experiences with both foil and rotary and yes, I much prefer foil for the reasons you mentioned. Rotary is not as good for stubble that’s longer and it can tug (ouch!). However I’ve switched to using a razor wet shave now but still like to use my foil once in a while.
Why did you switch?
@@BorisG13 I travel a bit. A razor is lighter than an electric shaver to pack along.
@@dtyn
I noticed that shaving with a manual razor takes approximately the same time as shaving with an electric razor, and the result is of course better. I don't see why there is so much interest in electric razors when we have the best results and the cheapest price with the manual razor?!!
Thank you VERY MUCH for this video and for sharing your experience!!! ❤️❤️❤️ I am about to buy an electric shaver and am choosing between these 2. So thank you, thank you, thank you! 👍👍👍
@Minecraft . Wow, I have legs, can you imagine that?
Excellent video, Dan. Very helpful.
You answered exactly what I was looking for. Others did not. Thankyou
Thanks for your input and information. I have been having issues with my Norelco rotary and just ordered a battery operated Panasonic foil razor as a backup. With rechargeable batteries
I have been shaving for more then 30 years. I was using a Braun Series 8. The foil degraded in the clean and renew holder, and it completely trashed my face. I tried a Phillips/Norelco shaver and was astounded. It shaves my neck, without pain, for the first time ever! The three shaving heads are held on by one cover. I hated the Braun and love the Phillips/Norelco. 👍👍😁👍👍 I will never buy a Braun shaver again.
thanks for the vid. good review. bought the foil on your recommendation.
I bought my first rotary this year (Philips 9000) after 15 years with foils. I always buy high end and have had Braun and Panasonic foils. Have to say that this Philips rotary gets closer than a foil ever did. I can get as close a shave with the Philips as I ever could with a blade. One downside is that the Phillips cannot shave a perfectly straight edge on my sideburns. I wouldn’t go back to foil now.
Shaving is a very personally thing though and what might be right for one person will be completely wrong for another.
I agree. I’ve used Brauns forever but after a year with a Philips I’m a fan. They’re better in every way (for me)
The best gift from my wife...the Philips 9000...it's just amazing...wife loving my baby smooth skin...no more thigh irritation for her..😜😃😃
I think philips got it right in the new model releases(rotary), I had the old Philips Norelco Series 2000 model and I thought it was good, but it lost a bit in performance related to the new braun series 9 release (my brother has one of these). I bought the new philips s9000 prestige and can say for sure that it gives an excellent result. Since you mentioned a downside of rotary models that are straight lines, I can mention one advantage of them is that they are much quieter than foil models
I'm not buying Philips electronics anymore, time after time they fail just after the 2 year EU warranty. Dutch junk.
The Norelco 9000 and Prestige are much better rotary than the one you used here.
Very helpful dude, thanks!
Ive read those Norelco circular screens and cutters are matched sets, and therefore best results are obtained by keeping each cutter with the screen it came with originally. Idk if thats actually true, but its a habit I've always followed. I have to shave every day and have very thick coarse growth. I used my first Norelco for almost two decades before it finally wasnt worth repairing, and I have been on my second one for about 8 years. Vs razors the cost alone is a winner, but also not ever cutting yourself accidently, and the ability to shave basically anywhere. I do it while Im driving sometimes. You dont need a mirror; run it all over where you think you got it all, then search by feel for any spots you missed and follow up. Once you get the electric one you will never go back.
Some of the newer Norelco don't keep that shaved hair contained well so if you shave on the go the hair will fall down your shirt.
Your video answered all my questions. Thanks so much this was a big Help!!!
Super helpful! Thanks for the succinct review and tips.
I have had my Norelco 9190 XL for 23 plus years and as of yesterday it will not take a charge. Simply amazed that it lasted that long!!
Thanks for the review...
Just purchased thru your link!!! Thanks
Your advice has helped a lot in choosing a shaver.
Outstanding video. Thanks. Well done and informative.
This was so informative. I am trying to buy one for my husband and now I KNOW. Thank you.
Thank you! This video was very helpful!
Thank you for your video. This is the information I was looking for to purchase a proper electric shaver for a good price on this Amazon prime day. 🤙
Thank you for this! Finally a comparison that makes sense!
This is the kind of guidance I was looking for
I agree entirely that oscillating style shavers are better suited to sensitive skin and easier to clean. I've had numerous rotary style shavers and every single one of them ripped hair from my face. Now with the oscillating style the big issues I've always encountered were whether the foil screen was durable (almost all of them developed holes that made the shaver unusable, OR the foil screens holes weren't large enough to give an adequate shave) my favorite shaver of all time was my remington dual foil 5 (yes, I'm so old my favorite shaver was CORDED) it finally got a hole in the foil screen last week after nearly 30 years of faithful service, so I'm having to try to find a replacement, but i guarantee it will be an oscillating style shaver. Great review!
I know this is an old comment, but how long did it take for the holes you mentioned to develop? I literally can't understand how this is possible unless you were to use the foil for way longer than intended. The foil and blades of most shavers are rated at 1-2 years. I understand people trying to save a buck and stretching that to 3-4, maybe even 5-6 if your beard is not that dense. I do that as well. But 30 years?! That's just crazy to me...
Had several rotary types but I have been using an Andis foil razor for a year and it is definitely the best.
this was really very helpful. Thanks!
Thanks for this video! I am just switching to electric and I didn't know the difference nor did I know that I should not shave right after a shower. Thanks for your help!
Thanks Dan I’m expecting to spend $60-90 on my next shaver and didn’t want to get something that I was gonna regret but after watching this video I’m definitely going with the foil type
Foil generally seems better. Xiaomi says they have one that doesn't tug, especially on low battery. But I dunno.
@@ReligionAndMaterialismDebunked tried that, can't recommend
Loved the video Dan! Thanks for the tips! :)
You sir look very normal Dan, and provided very good information while making an excellent and representative comparison of the two electric shaver types. Bravo!
Great, logical review. I've been using Norelco rotaries for 25 years. After your review, I am buying an Panasonic Electric Shaver and Trimmer for Men ES8103S Arc3. And I will try shaving before washing my face! Thanks.
Thanks. The best explained problems with the shawers and the skins overall. Much obliged ✅👌
I just bought two non branded rotory electric razors so we will find out how they work tomorrow. Great video learned a lot.
update?
@@PMitchell106 did you check obituary columns in news?
😂 😂 😂
So clean of a shave, he was beyond replying. That settles it, I'm switching to rotary.
Your face and voice are so calm that I didn't feel the 8 minutes passing. Great video, subscribed.
Nicely explained, now i know what I want to get. Thanks
Great tutorial. Thanks!
do you use machines exclusively or use safety razers as well? My nech is so hard to get baby smooth even with classical shaving, so i was wondering if something like a babyliss fx02 which everyone is praising would do the job.
The arcitec does disassemble completely. I take mine apart once a month to deep clean and I like to sharpen it. It is the best razor Ive ever owned. Thank you
Ye I concur. I never use my Arcitec, but I can remove the blades easily as well... How do you sharpen them though???
You're welcome
For cleaning a foil shaver, I have a Braun 7 series with the cleaning station. That cleaning station is KILLER! Makes the razor like new. You're supposed to use the cleaner after each shave but I only use it maybe once a week.
3 months passed, are you still happy with your s7?
@@Rokio5 My s7 was already several years old before buying the cleaner. Quite frankly, I like rotary razors and HATE foil shavers. But I bought the Braun because it was highly rated. It is the best foil razor I've ever had but I have to go over my face repeatedly, where a rotary shaver can do the job faster. The s7 does have a fantastic clipper on it though. Does the job like you wouldn't believe.
Thanks a lot man. It helped a lot.
Great video Thanks.. Just wondering if there is a newer model of Panasonic that you would recommend now?
very helpful info. thank you very much
Your Philip artic norelco is 4 years older model I have head flex but blades come apart and it is Philip 5000 series comes with turbo shave faster both electric razor you have are 3 years older than one I use .
Thanks. This really helped
Great Video...very informative!
This was really good info. Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
Just purchased a braun 300s foil shaver and I must say so far so good.
I also have sensitive skin and have had several foil and rotary shavers over many years - but I find the Philips rotary shavers irritate my skin a LOT less than Remington or Braun foil shavers. I think it's mainly because foil shavers always get hot whereas I find rotary shavers don't.
@Tamim Iqbal I use bulldog shaver can't beat it and easy to use
Thanks for making the video. I'll be switching to a foil razor. I like the Panasonic! It has a lot of good reviews
Awesome review! I hate the rotary system because my philips shaver made my face red for almost 2 days, Its terrible for sensitive skin. I bought that braun series 7 and I loved it, however you need the cleaning station in order to clean the blades, I hate that the blade is not seperate. Thats why I am buying the panasoic arc 5 next. Everything you said was accurate and helpful
EXCELLENT Presentation and review.
I have also used both and find the Panasonic foil to be far superior in cut, comfort, and cleaning.
been on YT for 12yrs . cant believe first time watching someone shave
Dan when should you buy a new shaver - my braun series 5 still works but had it for 10 years -have replaced new head & screens - just asking what you think
Purchased “Panasonic ES-LV65-S” (for $123). I prefer to shave dry because shaving dry is faster and less messy too. This electric shaver is amazing, I was skeptical but trust me it shaves as close as blade. Thanks for the video.
Could a list of shavers good/bad shavers to buy if you don't want to be pushed into head replacement?
nice review
it help me a lot bro
This is by far the best video I have seen on electric shavers on The Tubes.
This is a great video on several levels.
The rotary gives me less irritation, and a better shave on the neck. After using the foil razor, I also had to use a disposible to get my neck clean. I never have to do it after using my Norelco 7500 rotary.
At last a a good video. Thanks
Thanks for the review
Very informative. Thank you bro. Very helpful
It's nice to see this comparaison. In the end you're talking about the oil or whatever to put before shaving and I agree that most of the time it's useless, but I find that when I shave after a couple of days that I haven't, my rotary razor pull my hair less and I get less irritations using it.
@Moon Rise I never used foil.
I use both types. They both are very expensive and they both have cleaning and charging stations. I do remember when I first started shaving with an electric years and years ago, and my first razor was a philip’s rotary one. That thing sucked back then but now, the rotary has gotten so much better but still it doesn’t shave as close as the foil. I love to have both because one shaver actually does feel slower than the other and some times, it is nice to just take time and shave. They both are wet/dry the ones that I have but I do like them both. I look at the razors like I do planes. You have the propeller airplanes and then you have the ones that are jets. The foils are like the jets and the rotary is like the prop plane. I think that the rotary is nice to have for when you want to really enjoy your shave but the foil is so so much faster. I have a Philip’s arc 5, and 4. Then I have the Philip’s rotary 9000 with cleaning station. The Panasonic does have a cleaning station as well. So I don’t have it worry about cleaning the razors they clean themselves.
@Moon Rise it all depends how you feel. The rotary give a close shave but still not as close as the foils. They have gotten way way better. It is all up to you, or if yo I want both you can do that as well. You can have both types if you want. It gives a variety on your shave as well.
And still doesn't get closer than my Gillette Fusion ProGlide with shave gel.
@@misterlexx2721 so true so true. Even the electric as good as it it is these days doesn’t get as screamingly close like a profusion or anything like that. The regular manual razors will always I think bee the next closest thing to having a very smooth skin. Electric has really come along but no where near the actual manual razor. Just like the song. “Ain’t nothin like the real thing baby!” Marvin gay. Hahaha I am a working pianist and the same thing goes for pianos. The digital pianos have gotten so good about emulating sounds and modeling them after the piano but they never will sound exactly like the acoustic piano. They come so so close. But their are little neuances that you just don’t get with a digital that you do with an acoustic. And the action does not even feel like the acoustic. Though the pianos both have weighted keys still the way it plays is different as well. So true about the razors. I use a regular razor when i have time and boy oh boy it is fresher.
Rotary sucks dick, I tried to shave my neck and it just kept dodging the hairs lol, I had to literally get most of them individually. It only worked well on the cheeks, everywhere else was just a fucking struggle.
For little to buy Braun but your review saved me. Well done
hust for your comment about the Braun cleansing made this video wholly wort it - thank you
Great review. Probably the best review from real world use. I hate shaving with a passion because my face just gets torn up. Have ever used the wet/dry one in the shower? I'd be curious if steam or hot water would help with irritation or closeness.
Ouch did you mix up all those blades in the Philips? They're supposed to go back to the same place otherwise it'd take weeks for them to break in again.
You've been shaving for 22 years!? So you started when your mom bought you a razor for your 5th birthday? Lol Dang. You look great!
Thanks so much for this. Watched on double speed
Thank you, very helpful video!
Your review was superhelpful especially the part about the type of rotary shaver(detachable vs. non-detachable). Im planning to buy philips rotary.
I use a Philips rotary and it's a little irritating on the skin. I did have a Braun foil years ago which I finally ditched as the screen would break in little spots and scratch/cut my face! Not good.
Thank You for this video 🤝🍻
Such a great video, thank you
Dan, I have used a rotary razor my whole life, but I want to try the foil razor next as I think it is faster to finish shaving. Can you please advise which one you feel is faster at shaving and requires fewer passes over the same area to get the job done quickest? Thanks.
Did you get a new shaver? I am trying to get it right and buy one now.
Good information, thanks
I never tried a foil razor, im thinking trying them. I always used rotary for years but thinking trying foil razor this time around see how they are.